How much does a block paved patio cost in Hertfordshire?
Guide price in Hertfordshire: £85–£145 per m² including VAT, which puts a 20 m² patio at about £1,950–£3,400. These are East of England guide figures; the survey confirms the real price before you commit.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paved patio (concrete block) | £85–£145 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £11–£40 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £20–£55 per metre |
| Step with block or brick riser and paved tread | £190–£370 per step |
| Typical channel drain run | £370–£1,050 |
Guide figures for the East of England, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Hertfordshire
Choose a town for local prices and details for patios:
- Watford
- Hemel Hempstead
- Stevenage
- St Albans
- Welwyn Garden City
- Cheshunt
- Hatfield
- Bishop's Stortford
- Borehamwood
- Hitchin
- Hoddesdon
- Letchworth Garden City
- North Watford
- Harpenden
- Bushey
- Hertford
- Rickmansworth
- Potters Bar
- Berkhamsted
What is included?
A block paved patio is a garden seating or dining area paved with concrete or clay blocks on a compacted base. Because a patio carries people and furniture rather than cars, the sub-base is thinner than for a drive, but the falls, edging and drainage matter just as much.
Clay soils are common in parts of the East of England, so drainage and sub-base depth get extra attention.
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Optional sealer
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
What the survey covers
- Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
- Where rain will go: falls away from the house, onto lawn or borders, or into a channel
- Levels against the damp-proof course and door thresholds
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Outside taps, lights and cables
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Hertfordshire?
A patio or path behind the house does not usually need planning permission. Raised patios, listed buildings and flats can be different, so we check on the survey.
Paving in front of the house follows the front-garden rules: in England, a front drive over 5 m² needs planning permission unless it is permeable or drains to a lawn or border within your boundary.
How it works
Send the basics
Postcode, what you need and a rough size. Photos help.
Survey
We measure, check levels, ground and drainage, and talk through blocks and patterns.
Written quote
An itemised quote with the specification, the price and the start date.
The work
Our paving team builds it to the agreed specification and leaves the site swept.
Patios in Hertfordshire: questions
How long does a block paved patio take?
Most patios and paths take two to five working days, depending on the size, any steps and the dig. Your quote gives the expected duration.
Do you cover Watford, Hemel Hempstead and Stevenage?
Yes. We cover all of Hertfordshire, including Watford, Hemel Hempstead and Stevenage.
Can the paving be level with the back door?
Paving normally sits at least 150 mm below the damp-proof course. A level step-out needs a drainage channel against the house and careful detailing, which we agree on the survey.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Hertfordshire?
Our guide for Hertfordshire is £85–£145 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² patio is usually about £1,950–£3,400. Your fixed price follows the survey.
